Our Silence
47Thursday 08 December, 2016 by Uncle Spike
Time has marched on;
Many things have changed in our world;
Perhaps more so here in Turkey and the Middle East;
Sometimes, our silence says more than words.
– Pray for Peace –
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Missed your posts to, Uncle Spike! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family from the far side of the world. 🙂
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Thank you guys… We are ok; just trying to keep our heads down 😦
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I’m so glad to hear from you. I have missed your daily posts. I love this version of the song. The world has indeed changed in 2016. I hope your writing and learning to play the guitar is coming along well.
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Haha, if only…. busy year, but much has changed in this part of the world.
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Reblogged this on Rainy Day Writing and commented:
A powerful performance shared by a blogger new to me, that I think will become one I follow from now on. I concur. Pray for peace.
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Hello. Thank you for that. My first visit to your blog and a very powerful experience. I feel like I’m choking back tears 24/7 with all that is happening in our world. I’ve never felt more deeply about that song than from the performance you shared. I am reblogging it. God Bless.
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Thank you Ilona. So much I want to blog about life here, but just can’t do these days. Best wishes, Spike
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hello uncle spike its dennis the vizsla dog hay nice to heer frum yoo!!! i am sending yoo lots of vizsla tail wags!!! ok bye
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A big hello and a hug from Ontario, Canada. Hearing from you made my day. I have thought of you often during your absence. Do keep popping up! Stay well, stay safe.
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Cheers Dan. The buggers haven’t got us yet!
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I miss you .. So pleased to see you. Love to you and your family 😃
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Thanks Julie – miss you guys too
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Peace and prayers for you!!🙏🙏🙏
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Thanks Kay, and to you and yours
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Welcome back! So glad to read this post. Peace to you and your family, Uncle Spike.
This song is gorgeous and so appropriate.
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Thank you Evelyne.
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Relieved to see you alive and yet worried with Turkey but also the rest of the world. Including the USA. Take care.
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we love this rendition of the sounds of silence. It is sung with such emotion.
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He’s back! And safe!
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Still kickin’
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So good to hear from you again Uncle Spike. I like the sense of continuity, the image of a sail boat being back on even keel when you show up in my inbox. Wishing you well and sending you care ❤
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I’ve thought of you and your family so often. It was a gift to see this appear in my reader.
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What a lovely surprise to find you here. We send our positive thoughts and hope for peaceful days.
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Like a mole… never know where or when I’ll pop up.
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YES! And Always and Always I pray for peace and for safety for you and your family.
Linda
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Thank you dear Linda; and as some would say, “Back at ya!”
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Thank you, Uncle Spike!
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A great version of a favourite song, especially the end part. Our thoughts are with you and your fellow Muslims in these bad times.
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Thank you Annette. Scary times indeed.
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Good to hear from you again. M 🙂
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Thank you sir.
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Good to see you here, Spike! Wishing you and family peace. ∩(︶▽︶)∩
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Thanks m’lady. That’s all we can wish and hope for.
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(>‿◠)✌
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Good to see you posting again. Looking forward to seeing more from you. (Suzanne)
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Thank you Suzanne.
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Always good to read a post from you, Uncle. And what a powerful rendition of “Sound Of Silence” – this version speaks to the scary politics in our countries! Wishing you and our family well
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Thank you Linda.
Yes, it certainly seems appropriate!
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We must always pray. Welcome back and prayers for the safety of you and your family as well.
janet
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Thank you dear Janet. Needed all round these days it seems.
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What a great re-entry post, Spike. We’ve missed you. Praying for peace for your region, and all of us. 💘
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Thank you. Not so easy these days, but this just seemed so apt.
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I love that song 🙂
Now it’s haiku time …
In a world gone mad,
the power of sealed lips
speaks untold volumes.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family x
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I missed your posts Spike. The world is indeed changing so fast.
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I hate what is happening to your country and the region you live in, I pray for yours and your family’s safety.
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Me too. Hope you’re having a great day.
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Wonderful version of a beautiful song. And I agree with your words; Kia Kaha — stand strong.
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